ColdFusion MX: Talking With the Database

Summary:

This course introduces the two basic ColdFusion tags used to query a database and display results. The user learns to use CFQUERY to perform queries and CFOUTPUT to display the results on a Web page. The user also learns to use standard SQL to perform basic database operations.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Establish a connection between a Web server and database
Write SQL statements to select, insert, update, and delete information
Use CFQUERY tags to send and receive database information
Use CFOUTPUT tags to display database information
Use advanced ColdFusion functions to create new queries and query the results of previous queries

Outline:

Making database connections
Defining and organizing tables
Introduction to SQL
Adding and deleting data
Using SQL joins
Grouping and aggregating results
Getting data to and from your database
Constructing queries
Outputting your data
Grouping the data
Getting the most from your queries
Manipulating data
Queries without a database
Queries of queries

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about designing Web and database applications with ColdFusion MX.

Prerequisites:

ColdFusion MX: Introduction and Installation

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Macromedia is a registered trademark of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Coldfusion is a registered trademark of Macromedia, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Flash™ is a trademark of Macromedia, Inc.
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Terms of Use:

None